Procurement Manager

About Cérélia Cérélia is a leading food manufacturing company with small-town roots. We are dough and batter experts and proudly serve rolled dough, cookies, pancake and waffle products across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Cérélia’s products are commercialized under its clients’ brands, both retailers and industrial companies, as well as under its own brands: English Bay Bakery, JusRol, Croustipate, Jan, Pop! Bakery and Crêapan in particular. While we continue to grow and expand, our history of trade partnership, production excellence, well-founded innovation, and sustainable development is deeply rooted in more than 40 years of industry know-how.

About Cérélia Canada As part of the global Cérélia Group, headquartered in France, Cérélia Canada partners with major retailers and food brands to deliver high-quality, innovative products. It is committed to food safety, product innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace for its employees.

Job Summary: The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procurement and purchasing activities across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, energy, and services to meet business requirements for quality, cost, volume, availability, and compliance. Reporting to the Group Purchasing Director, the role implements group purchasing strategies at the business-unit level, develops supplier relationships, leads tenders and contract negotiations, manages supply risks, and identifies opportunities to optimize costs and create synergies across business units.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Implement and adapt group purchasing strategies at the business-unit level, ensuring alignment with business priorities and senior management.

• Develop responsible sourcing strategies in collaboration with the CSR department, including sustainable sourcing initiatives.

• Build, manage, and monitor the procurement budget, with an indicative scope of $80–100 million.

• Manage and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support quality, cost, availability, and continuity of supply.

• Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and negotiations for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, services, and energy.

• Maintain supply-risk mapping and implement mitigation plans to protect continuity of supply.

• Monitor agricultural, energy, and commodity markets to anticipate trends, inform purchasing decisions, and support senior management.

• Partner with R&D to source, assess, and reference new ingredients and materials.

• Work closely with Quality to address supplier non-conformities, supplier performance, and evaluation processes.

• Collaborate with Finance, Production, and other stakeholders to align procurement decisions with operational and business priorities.

• Draft, negotiate, administer, and maintain supplier contracts; ensure compliance with applicable legal, industry, and company requirements.

• Oversee procurement-related audits, documentation, and recordkeeping to support compliance and traceability.

• Manage and develop the Strategic Sourcing Purchaser by setting objectives, providing feedback, and encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Promote compliance with applicable quality, hygiene, and safety requirements and advance sustainable procurement practices in line with company policies. Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or an equivalent discipline.

• Minimum of five years of procurement experience, including exposure to raw-materials markets.

• At least one to three years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier performance management, market analysis, pricing structures, and negotiation techniques.

• Experience with tender processes, cost breakdowns, value analysis, and supplier contract management; knowledge of futures markets and financial hedging tools is an asset.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to manage cross-functional projects.

• Operational proficiency in English, including spoken, written, and reading skills.

• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and collaborate across functions and borders. Key Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication & Negotiation

• Leadership & Team Development

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Coaching and influencing

• Organizational and time management skills

• Strategic Thinking & Analysis

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Accountability & Integrity

• Adaptability and Resilience

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Commercial Awareness

• Initiative & Persistence Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary Range: CAD $115,000 – $125,000 per year

• 20% annual performance bonus

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution/match

• Paid Time Off (PTO) We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly request no telephone inquiries regarding the status of applications.

DISCLAIMER: Cérélia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.